Premium food-to-go brand Yolk is planning to grow to 50 UK locations, with a new funding round underway to support expansion beyond London.
Having recently opened its 10th site in London in Holborn has so far raised £3.6 million in crowdfunding since it was founded in 2014 with a ‘larger raise now underway’ to support its long term growth plans.
It’s most recent raise (£650,000) was completed in late 2024.
Following the Holborn opening six new sites are expected in 2025, with plans to explore international opportunities going into 2026.
Founder Nick Philpot told Forbes earlier this month: “We’re also thinking about how tailor the format to different settings, neighbourhood high streets, transport hubs, while staying true to our quality and identity.
Ultimately, the brand is looking to open more than 100 sites including some international locations.”
He went on to say: We’ve seen so many brands overextend themselves with crazy rollouts. We now feel confident opening five to six locations a year, but that’s only possible because of the foundations we’ve built.”
The brand recently unveiled a refreshed identity, “Yolk 2.0,” designed to better communicate its personality and scratch-cooked credentials.
